Lead Workday Practice - Senior Consultant & Team Lead

Zensar Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Workday Practice Lead to manage and support Workday teams. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of HCM functional experience, including hands-on expertise with Workday configurations. Responsibilities include client engagement, leading a team of consultants, and ensuring project oversight. Workday certification is highly preferred. This role emphasizes leadership, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple clients effectively.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HCM functional experience across multiple modules.
• 3+ years in a leadership role in a consulting or client services environment.
• Hands-on expertise in HCM configurations, business processes, and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Workday consultants and analysts supporting multiple clients.
• Act as the primary Workday point of contact for key clients.
• Provide hands-on support and configuration across key Workday modules.

Skills

Leadership

HCM functional experience

Client engagement

Problem-solving

Project governance

Education

Workday certification

Experience in consulting

Tools

Workday integration tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Workday Practice Lead to manage and support Workday teams. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of HCM functional experience, including hands-on expertise with Workday configurations. Responsibilities include client engagement, leading a team of consultants, and ensuring project oversight. Workday certification is highly preferred. This role emphasizes leadership, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple clients effectively.